City of Chelmsford

City of Chelmsford
Chelmsford Cathedral in Chelmsford, the administrative centre of the district
Chelmsford Cathedral in Chelmsford, the administrative centre of the district
Chelmsford shown within Essex
Chelmsford shown within Essex
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryEngland
RegionEast of England
Non-metropolitan countyEssex
Admin HQChelmsford
Incorporated1 April 1974
Government
 • TypeNon-metropolitan district council
 • BodyChelmsford City Council
 • LeadershipLeader & Cabinet (Liberal Democrat)
 • MPsMarie Goldman
Kemi Badenoch
John Whittingdale
Area
 • Total132.14 sq mi (342.24 km2)
 • Rank107th (of 296)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total183,326
 • Rank113th (of 296)
 • Density1,400/sq mi (540/km2)
Ethnicity (2021)
 • Ethnic groups
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Religion (2021)
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Time zoneUTC0 (GMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (BST)
ONS code22UF (ONS)
E07000070 (GSS)
OS grid referenceTL713070
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The City of Chelmsford (/ˈɛlmzfərd/) is a local government district with borough and city status in Essex, England. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex. As well as the settlement of Chelmsford itself, the district also includes the surrounding rural area and the town of South Woodham Ferrers.

The neighbouring districts are Uttlesford, Braintree, Maldon, Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Epping Forest.

  1. ^ a b UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – Chelmsford Local Authority (E07000070)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 January 2024.